Barbara Ann Repan

Sharing Hope that Anchors the Soul

A Metamorphosis Experience

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Watching the metamorphosis of a chrysalis to a monarch was a beautiful experience. A few weeks ago we got to see this at our home in Ohio. The end of summer calls for cleaning up the flower beds. As my husband was cutting back bushes and flowers the end of September he noticed a “green thing” hanging from our window shutter. We had no idea what it was and soon forget about it for several days. Turns out this “green thing” with gold dots was a chrysalis. As I looked closer at the gold Continue Reading

Out of Words {book review}

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Sometimes life is so hard. Trying to navigate the journey of brokenness when our heart hurts is difficult. Getting help from friends who have experienced hard things is one way to find healing. Out of Words is one of those friends. And author, Carmen Horne, does a beautiful job in her new book capturing the crushing feelings with her wisdom from experience and tender loving compassion. She’s been there so she knows the pain and being without words. I highly recommend Out of Words, 31 Prayers Continue Reading

ADORED by the God who sees me

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Time Apart conference

"In Genesis, God saw Hagar, a slave, in the middle of her desperation. God, “El Roi,” she declared to Him, “You are the God who sees me” Genesis 16:13. God sees everyone, no matter their circumstances, no matter how undervalued and disrespected they are. Just as He spoke encouragement and instruction to Hagar in her darkest times, so He will faithfully encourage and instruct you.” (from the Time Apart conference program guide). The Time Apart conference was held in Columbus, Ohio, September Continue Reading